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January 2018 Newsdumpster

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January 03, 2018

JANUARY 2018

An Extra Five Minutes at Home Would Be Nice, Too.

Except for touring the US, UK and New Zealand for six-and-a-half months, putting over 25,000 new miles (40,000 km) on the Blue Meanie, buying our dream house, political upheaval, starting an Airbnb, setting up a new recording studio, starting our 2018 Further West Tour a month early in December and a zillion other things, nothing much happened in 2017. Nonetheless, hope springs eternal that this will be a better year for all of us. Here are a few things we want from 2018:

an extended visit to Hope Springs

time to record something

new tires

jackets with enough pockets to hold a banjo, mandolin and two guitars

learn people better (stolen from Woody Guthrie)

more celebrity gossip. Just kidding.

less poverty and despair in the world

a cat

that all of us are here this time next year

Yes, We're Feeling Guilty, But We'll Get Over It.

As stated previously, our 2018 tour began in early December, making 2017 the first year to embrace two Further West tours. As you may have guessed from the photo, we're in Florida, and far from our northeastern friends and neighbors who are currently experiencing a brutally cold winter. It's also cold here by local standards, and if it makes you feel any better, it's cloudy today and socks may need to be worn.

Our 2018 Further West Tour will remain in Florida until the end of this month, and then begin heading, you know, with shows in Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, and hot-springs time in New Mexico.

Logo à Go-Go.

The talent behind our new, improved Newsdumpster graphic is none other than Greg Gutbezahl of Studo 680, who, it turns out, did the superb artwork, booklet and layout for Further West.

We hope you had a terrific holiday season and wish you and yours only good things for 2018 and beyond.

Love,

Rebecca and Ken

Worried about more political, economic, social and climatological bad news in the new year? Please visit Hungrytown.net and Facebook.com/hungrytown for breaking news about the latest current events. Just kidding--we're practically useless.

Want to know when Hungrytown will be coming to your town so you can warn others? Track us on Bandsintown.

PLEASE SEE OUR CONCERT CALENDAR FOR THE NEXT FIVE WEEKS BELOW. SEE OUR ONLINE CALENDAR FOR MORE COMPLETE AND UPDATED INFORMATION.

Wednesday, January 3rd, 7:00-8:00 PMSongwriting WorkshopLakeland Public Library100 Lake Morton DriveLakeland, FL 33801863-834-4276Tips and tricks to help get your songwriting off the ground. Admission: free. Sponsored by the Lakeland Public Library.

Friday, January 5th, 2018 7:00-8:30 PMCoffee House ConcertsNorth Indian River County Library1001 Sebastian Blvd.Sebastian, FL 32958772-589-1355The evening will include an open mike for poetry readings and gourmet coffee and pastries will be served. Admission is free but donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the refreshments. Sponsored by The Friends of the North Indian River County Library.

Wednesday, January 10th, 6:00-7:00 PMMusic in the Palm GardenKey West Library700 Fleming StreetKey West FL 33040305-292-3595Admission: free. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Key West Public Library.

Friday, January 19th, 4:00-5:00 PMLake Louisa State ParkGeneral James A Van Fleet State Trail7305 US Hwy 27Clermont, FL 34714352-394-3969Admission: free with park admission.

Saturday, January 20th, 2:00-3:00 PMHelp Us Feed This Hungry Town!Spring Hill Branch Library9220 Spring Hill DriveSpring Hill, FL 34608352-754-4043Admission: free. Bring along canned or other non-perishable food items, a food-related gift certificate or pet food for those less fortunate. Local charities including People Helping People in Hernando County and the Humane Society of the Nature Coast will be in attendance to receive the donations at the end of the concert. Sponsored by the Spring Hill Branch Library.

Sunday, January 21st, 2:00-3:00 PMIndian River County Main Library1600 21st StreetVero Beach, FL 32960772-770-5060Admission: free. Sponsored by the Indian River County Main Library.